Professional Development
Social work practice consists of the professional application of social work values, principles, and techniques to one or more of the following ends: helping people obtain tangible services; counseling and psychotherapy with individuals, families, and groups; helping communities or groups provide or improve social and health services; and participating in legislative processes. The practice of social work requires knowledge of human development and behavior; of social and economic, and cultural institutions; and of the interaction of all these factors.
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NASW’s Credentialing Center establishes and promotes credentials, specialty certifications, and continuing education approval program required for excellence in the practice of social work. NASW credentials and certifications provide recognition to those social workers who have meet national standards for higher levels of specialized knowledge, skills and experience. The Continuing Education Program equips social workers with a valuable resource for meeting the CE requirements for licensure renewal.
Access to social work job opportunities nationwide through NASW JobLink, an online interactive social work job bank. Find up-to-the-minute job opportunities and accelerate your career search by posting your resume and receiving new job alerts.
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